A Finite-Element-Based Method to Determine the Spatial Stiffness Properties of a Notch Hinge
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- 1 November 1998
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of Mechanical Design
- Vol. 123 (1) , 141-147
Abstract
Notch hinges are flexural hinges used to make complex, precise mechanisms. They are typically modeled as single degree-of-freedom hinges with an associated joint stiffness. This is not adequate for all purposes. This paper computes the six degree-of-freedom stiffness properties of notch hinges using finite element methods. The results are parameterized in terms of meaningful design parameters.Keywords
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